HELLO AND GOODBYE

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Hi everybody, this is Misterduncan in England. How are you today? Are you okay? I hope so! Are you
happy? I hope so!
In today's lesson, we're going to talk all about saying 'hello' and 'goodbye'.
When we first meet someone, whether it is someone we know, or someone we are meeting for the first
time, we will normally use a simple sentence as a way of greeting them.
A greeting is a friendly way of opening a conversation, or as a way of letting the other person know that
we have seen them. There are many ways to say hello.

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We sometimes use a double greeting for example...

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If you are meeting someone for the first time, you can say...
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These sentences are often used after the other person has been introduced to you.

If you are meeting someone you have not seen or heard from for a long time, then you can
show real surprise and shock.

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If you are in a hurry, there may only be a short time in which to make your greeting.
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This type of greeting is common these days because we are all in such a big hurry to get some
place...fast!
We sometimes use the word 'hello' as a way of showing surprise or as a way of expressing a
sudden interest in something.
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Here in the UK, people will often greet each other by talking about the weather.
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In many countries, people will ask about the family.

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In China, people will often greet each other by asking if they have eaten their lunch or dinner, or
ask them where they are going.
The word 'hello' can also be used informally as a way of expressing sarcasm or annoyance.
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''Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow.''
That's Shakespeare that is.
Saying Goodbye.
There are many ways to say goodbye.
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You will often hear me say ''Ta-ta'' at the end of my English lessons. This expression is mostly
used in certain parts of the UK. It is a friendly fun way to say...Goodbye.
Well I have come to the end of this lesson, so I must bid you a fond farewell. Until the next time
we meet here on the super-duper Internet highway.
This is Misterduncan in England saying, thank you for watching me, teaching you... and ta-ta for
now.